''Mono'' is the debut studio album by Australian
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. It was released on 14 July 2017 through Greyscale Records. The first single "#104" was released on 13 March 2017, followed by another single "Golden Fate; Gut Ache" which was released on 30 May 2017, along with the pre-order for the album. The album debuted at No. 29 on the
ARIA Albums Chart in its first week of release.
It is the only album to feature former vocalist Aidan Ellaz before his departure from the band in February 2018, following allegations of sexual assault. It is also the last release to feature founding member Jackson Arnold on drums.
Critical reception
Reviews for ''Mono'' were generally positive. Depth Magazine gave the album a 10 out of 10, calling it "a brave expression of intense and real emotion at its heavy finest. Impressively done."
Track listing
All tracks are written by Alpha Wolf
Personnel
Alpha Wolf
* Aidan Ellaz – lead vocals
* John Arnold – bass, vocals
* Sabian Lynch – guitars
* Scottie Simpson – guitars
* Jackson Arnold – drums
;Additional artists
* Alana Sibbison – vocals on Track 6
* Debennie Randall – spoken-word vocals on Track 3 & Track 9
;Artwork
* Milad Safabakhsh –
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;Production
* Jamie Marinos –
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,
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* Lance Prenc –
mastering,
mixing
Charts
References
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2017 debut albums
Alpha Wolf (band) albums